Organisation profile

Sustainability has many facets. Inter- and transdisciplinary research and teaching characterize the School of Sustainability. Scientists in our research projects work together in the laboratory, on the heath, in the grassland, in the classroom, with the city administration, with farmers, with non-governmental organizations, with companies, with students in the lecture hall and of course at their desks.

Furthermore, we work with regional and national political actors, e.g. ministries, as well as international organizations, e.g. UNEP, UNESCO, EU. We are part of national and international bodies, e.g. sustainability advisory boards of companies, member of the German Sustainability Award, World Biodiversity Council (IPBES), in order to contribute to social change with scientific findings.

Main research areas

Vision
Sustainability science investigates on a theoretical, conceptual and empirical level how to promote sustainable development and how to find and implement effective solutions for current social and ecological challenges. The aim is to create a more sustainable future.

Sustainability researchers are called upon to take responsibility for their research, which is anchored in existing scientific knowledge and methods and serves to make the world a better place for everyone.

Mission
We promote change towards a sustainable future by developing theories, concepts and practices of inclusive education for sustainability, research, governance and management.

We acknowledge the diversity and dynamics of values, norms and behaviour and contribute with transdisciplinary methods to ensuring that tensions and differences between different disciplines, methods, topics and standards are fruitfully taken up and used with productive compromises and further developments towards sustainable development.

Principles
The School of Sustainability is guided by the normative concepts of ecological system integrity and social and economic justice.

Ecological system integrity refers to the safeguarding of life-support systems, as well as the maintenance of the well-being of life on Earth.

With social and economic justice we strive for a world in which all people can fulfil their potential without endangering system integrity and the well-being of others.

Information about the School
The School of Sustainability includes...
... ca. 25 professors
... ca. 100 research assistants
... ca. 1000 students in Bachelor and Master courses

In various inter- and transdisciplinary projects we are constantly researching and working together on changes and solutions for current challenges.

  1. 2011
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    Impact of monsoon-driven surface ocean processes on a coral off Port Blair on the Andaman Islands and their link to North Atlantic climate variations

    Rixen, T., Ramachandran, P., Lehnhoff, L., Dasbach, D., Gaye, B., Urban, B., Ramachandran, R. & Ittekkot, V., 01.01.2011, In: Global and Planetary Change. 75, 1-2, p. 1-13 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Monitoring Educational Organizations’ Culture of Sustainable Consumption: Initiating and Evaluating Cultural Change in Schools and Universities

    Fischer, D., 01.01.2011, In: Journal of Social Science. 7, 1, p. 63-75 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Quantification of amino acids in fermentation media by isocratic HPLC analysis of their

    Pleissner, D., Wimmer, R. & Eriksen, N. T., 01.01.2011, In: Analytical Chemistry. 83, 1, p. 175-181 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Rosa

    Arens, P., Smulders, M. J. M., Koning-Boucoiran, C. F. S., Gitonga, V. W., Krens, F. A., Atanassov, A., Atanassov, I., Rusanov, K. E., Bendahmane, M., Dubois, A., Raymond, O., Caissard, J. C., Baudino, S., Crespel, L., Gudin, S., Ricci, S. C., Kovatcheva, N., Van Huylenbroeck, J., Leus, L., Wissemann, V., Zimmermann, H., Hensen, I., Werlemark, G. & Nybom, H., 01.01.2011, Wild Crop relatives: Genomic & Breeding Resources, Plantation and Ornamental Crops. Kole, C. (ed.). Berlin: Springer Verlag, p. 243-275 33 p. (Wild crop relatives: genomic and breeding resources; vol. 7).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  6. Published

    Global warming will affect the genetic diversity and uniqueness of Lycaena helle populations

    Habel, J. C., Rödder, D., Schmitt, T. & Nève, G., 01.2011, In: Global Change Biology. 17, 1, p. 194-205 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Nachhaltigkeit braucht Institutionen - zur Institutionalisierung von Nachhaltigkeitsräten

    Schomerus, T., 01.2011, In: Natur und Recht. 33, 1, p. 1-7 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Optimal grazing management rules in semi-arid rangelands with uncertain rainfall

    Quaas, M. F. & Baumgärtner, S., 01.2011, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 27 p. (University of Lüneburg Working Papers Series in Economics; no. 193).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  10. Published

    The Interaction of Global Value Chains and Rural Livelihoods: The case of smallholder raspberry growers in Chile

    Challies, E. R. T. & Murray, W. E., 01.2011, In: Journal of Agrarian Change. 11, 1, p. 29-59 31 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Waste water treatment plants as sources of polyfluorinated compounds, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and musk fragrances to ambient air

    Weinberg, I., Dreyer, A. & Ebinghaus, R., 01.2011, In: Environmental Pollution. 159, 1, p. 125-132 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Abfallvermeidungsprogramme im neuen Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz – ein Beitrag zum Ressourcenschutz?

    Schomerus, T., Herrmann-Reichold, L. & Stropahl, S., 2011, In: ZUR - Zeitschrift für Umweltrecht. 11, p. 507 - 514 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransferpeer-review

  13. Published

    Accounting for Sustainable Aviation

    Burritt, R., Schaltegger, S. & Tingey-Holyoak, J., 2011, In: Charter. 82, September, p. 22-23 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  14. Published

    Accounting for Sustainable Organisations: Where is the Accountant and why it Matters

    Zvezdov, D., 2011, Innovations in Sharing Environmental Observations and Information: Proceedings of the 25th International Conference EnviroInfo : Youth Informatics Prize, Special Tracks and Workshops. Pillmann, W., Schade, S. & Smits, P. (eds.). Shaker Verlag, Vol. 2. p. 601-607 7 p. (ASIM-Mitteilungen aus den Arbeitskreisen).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    aCD133-GPVI: A bifunctional protein for imroved stent performance and endothelial regeneration

    Baumer, Y., Leder, C., Schönberger, T., Ziegler, M., Filzmayer, C., Bühring, H.-J. & Gawaz, M., 2011, In: Tissue Engineering Part A. 17, 3/4, p. 554 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference abstract in journalResearch

  16. Published

    Adaptation strategies for sustainable water management of lake Nasser, Egypt, to climate change

    Elba, E., Urban, B. & Farghaly, D., 2011, International Conference on the Status and Future of the World’s Large Rivers: Conference Abstract Book. Habersack, H., Schober, B. & Walling, D. (eds.). Tribun EU, p. 385 1 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksPublished abstract in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    A grassroots initiative to disseminate solar energy technologies in Ethiopia: Implications to climate change education

    Dalelo, A., 2011, Experiences of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa. Filho, W. L. (ed.). Springer Verlag, p. 265-280 16 p. (Climate Change Management).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  18. Published

    A klímaváltozás és a bioüzemanyag előállítás összefüggései Magyarországon

    Palocz-Andresen, M., 2011, In: Közlekedéstudományi szemle. 61, 5, p. 25-33 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  19. Published

    Anforderungen eines sozial-ökologischen Stoffstrommanagments an technische Ver- und Entsorgungssysteme

    Hofmeister, S., 2011, Zukunftsfähige Infrastruktur und Raumentwicklung: Handlungserfordernisse für Ver- und Entsorgungssysteme. Tietz, H.-P. & Hühner, T. (eds.). Hannover: Verlag der ARL , p. 176-190 14 p. (Forschungs- und Sitzungsberichte der ARL; no. 235).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Angebot und Allokation von „Entrepreneurship“: William Baumol und das Wechselverhältnis von Institutionen und Entrepreneuren

    Beckmann, M., 2011, William Baumols Marktheorie unternehmerischer Innovation. Pies, I. & Leschke , M. (eds.). Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck Verlag, p. 218-224 7 p. (Konzepte der Gesellschaftstheorie; vol. 17).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  21. Published

    Anspruch und Wirklichkeit: Befördert Partizipation umweltpolitisch „gute“ Entscheidungen?

    Newig, J. & Fritsch, O., 2011, Demokratie und Umweltkrise: Brauchen wir mehr Mitbestimmung?. München: Oekom Verlag, p. 206-211 6 p. (Wissenschaft und Umwelt Interdisziplinär; vol. 14).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  22. Published

    Anstand als Maß wirtschaftlichen Handelns?

    Oermann, N. O., 2011, Anstand. Metelmann, J. & Beyes, T. (eds.). Essen: Berlin University Press, p. 121-146 26 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  23. Published

    Auenböden der Elbe als Archiv für die Stoffdynamik im Einzugsgebiet

    Urban, B., Krüger, F., Weniger, T., Prüter, J., Keienburg, T., Lang, F. & Graf, M., 2011, Böden verstehen, Böden nutzen, Böden fit machen: Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft. Deutsche Bodenkundliche Gesellschaft (DBG), p. 42-59 17 p. (Mitteilungen der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft; no. 114).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Bakterien und Pilze haben keine Lobby: Gentechnisch veränderte Mikroorganismen und ihre Akzeptanz in der Lebensmittelproduktion

    Schmitt, H., 2011, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 62 p. (PoNa-Paper ; no. 3).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  25. Published

    Beech forests as a joint natural heritage of Europe - a synthesis

    Fichtner, A. & Knapp, H. D., 2011, Beech Forests - Joint Natural Heritage of Europe: Workshop at the International Academy for Nature Conservation Isle of Vilm October 19 - 22, 2010 . Andreas, F. & Knapp, H. D. (eds.). Bonn: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 7-8 2 p. (BfN-Skripten; vol. 297).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

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    Benefits of Ecological Engineering Practices

    Brüll, A., Bohemen, H. V., Costanza, R. & Mitsch, W. J., 2011, In: Procedia Environmental Sciences. 9, p. 16-20 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Beratungsarbeit im "Zwischen": Professionalisierungswege der Weiterbildungsberatung für Frauen

    Mayer, M., 2011, Leverkusen: Verlag Babara Budrich. 375 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

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    Berechnung von Eisen(III)hydroxid-Bildungsraten aus Redoxpotentialmessungem - Vergleich mit Untersuchungen zum Eisen-Schwefel-Redoxsystem in den thermischen Energiespeicheranlagen der Parlamentsbauten am Berliner Spreebogen

    Opel, O., Otte, T., Eggerichs, T. & Ruck, W., 2011, Wasser 2011: Jahrestagung der Wasserchemischen Gesellschaft ; Kurzreferate. GDCh, Wasserchemische Gesellschaft, p. 221-225 5 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  30. Published

    Beyond Markets: Strategic Sustainability Management Control

    Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 2011, EURAM 2011: Management Culture in the 21st Century : European Academy of Management (EURAM). Alas, R. & Bessant, J. (eds.). Tallinn, Estonia: Estonian Business School, 28 p. (EURAM Conference).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Bildung auf dem Weg zur Nachhaltigkeit: Vorschlag eines Indikatoren-Sets zur Beurteilung von Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung

    Di Giulio, A., Ruesch Schweizer, C., Adomßent, M., Blaser, M., Bormann, I., Burandt, S., Fischbach, R., Kaufmann-Hayoz, R., Krikser, T., Künzli David, C., Michelsen, G., Rammel, C. & Streissler, A., 2011, Bern: Interfakultäre Koordinationsstelle für Allgemeine Ökologie (IKAÖ), Universität Bern, 144 p. (Interfakultären Koordinationsstelle für Allgemeine Ökologie (IKAÖ); no. 12/2011).

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsTransfer

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    Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung als orientierendes Konzept für die Arbeit von Kitas

    Stoltenberg, U., 2011, KITA21 – Die Zukunftsgestalter. Mit Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung Gegenwart und Zukunft gestalten. Stoltenberg, U. & Thielebein-Pohl, R. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 21-26 6 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  33. Published

    Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung für Kita-Kinder

    Stoltenberg, U., 2011, KITA21 – Die Zukunftsgestalter. Mit Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung Gegenwart und Zukunft gestalten. Stoltenberg, U. & Thielebein-Pohl, R. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 57-70 14 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung für pädagogische Fachkräfte in Kitas

    Stoltenberg, U., 2011, KITA21 – Die Zukunftsgestalter. Mit Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung Gegenwart und Zukunft gestalten. Stoltenberg, U. & Thielebein-Pohl, R. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 27-56 30 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  35. Published

    Bildung für nachhaltigen Konsum - ein Praxisbuch: Mit Beispielen und Anregungen aus dem Projekt BINK - Bildungsinstitutionen und nachhaltiger Konsum

    Fischer, D. (Editor) & Nemnich, C. (Editor), 2011, Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften. 140 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesTransfer

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    Bildung für nachhaltigen Konsum in der Praxis

    Nemnich, C. & Fischer, D., 2011, Bildung für nachhaltigen Konsum: ein Praxisbuch ; mit Beispielen und Anregungen aus dem Projekt BINK - Bildungsinstitutionen und nachhaltiger Konsum. Nemnich, C. & Fischer, D. (eds.). Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, p. 8-14 6 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesTransferpeer-review

  37. Published

    Bildungsinstitutionen und nachhaltiger Konsum: Ein Leitfaden zur Förderung nachhaltigen Konsums

    Michelsen, G. (Editor), Nemnich, C. (Editor) & Fischer, D. (Editor), 2011, Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften. 100 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCompendium/lecture notesTransfer

  38. Published

    Bildungskooperation international

    Bergmüller, C. (Editor) & Rieckmann, M. (Editor), 2011, Münster: Waxmann Verlag. 40 p. (Zeitschrift für internationale Bildungsforschung und Entwicklungspädagogik; vol. 34, no. 2)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesSpecial Journal issueResearch

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    Bildungsorganisationale Konsumkultur als Kontext jugendlichen Konsumlernens

    Barth, M., Fischer, D., Michelsen, G. & Rode, H., 2011, Wesen und Wege nachhaltigen Konsums: Ergebnisse aus dem Themenschwerpunkt "Vom Wissen zum Handeln - Neue Wege zum nachhaltigen Konsum". Defila, R., DeGiulio, A. & Kaufmann-Hayoz, R. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 247–263 17 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  40. Published

    Biodiversity and Sustainability Communication

    Adomßent, M. & Stoltenberg, U., 2011, Sustainability Communication: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Theoretical Foundations. Godemann, J. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Verlag, p. 129-139 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  41. Published

    Biological Diversity and Education for Sustainable Development: Key Topics and Starting Points for Educational Programs

    Working Group on Biological Diversity & Leicht, A. (Editor), 2011, Bonn: Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission, 36 p.

    Research output: Working paperExpert opinions

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    Biologische Vielfalt und Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung: Schlüsselthemen und Zugänge für Bildungsangebote

    Arbeitsgruppe Biologische Vielfalt & Leicht, A. (Editor), 2011, 2. Fassung ed., Bonn: Medienhaus Plump, 33 p.

    Research output: Working paperExpert opinions

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    Biotische Eisenoxidation - Einfluss von Phosphat auf das Wachstum von Gallionella ferruginea

    Eggerichs, T., Bauer, J., Opel, O. & Ruck, W., 2011, Wasser 2011: Jahrestagung der Wasserchemischen Gesellschaft ; Kurzreferate. GDCh, Wasserchemische Gesellschaft, p. 187-191 5 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  44. Published

    Business Cases for Sustainability and the Role of Business Model Innovation: Developing a Conceptual Framework

    Schaltegger, S., Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2011, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 32 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: German Utilities and Renewable Energy

    Richter, M., 2011, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  46. Published

    Chemistry of POPs in the Atmosphere

    Palm, W.-U., 2011, Persitent Pollution - Past, Present and Future: School of Environmental Research - organized by Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht. Quante, M., Ebinghaus, R. & Flöser, G. (eds.). Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, p. 141-176 36 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Climate change as an element of sustainability communication

    Newig, J., 2011, Sustainability Communication: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Theoretical Foundations. Godemann, J. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Dordrecht, Heidelberg, London, New York: Springer Netherlands, p. 119-128 12 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    Climate Costs and Benefits: New Challenges for Corporate Accounting and Management. Call for Papers.

    Schaltegger, S., Csutora, M. & Huisingh, D., 2011, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 19, 9-10, p. 1141-1143 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

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    »CO2 causes a hole in the atmosphere« Using laypeople’s conceptions as a starting point to communicate climate change

    Niebert, K. & Gropengießer, H., 2011, The Economic, Social and Political Elements of Climate Change. Leal Filho, W. (ed.). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, p. 603-622 20 p. (Climate Change Management).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Commitment Strategies for Sustainability: How Corporations Can Create Value through New Governance

    Beckmann, M., Pies, I. & Hielscher, S., 2011, Academy of Management Annual Meeting Best Paper Proceedings. Academy of Management (Briarcliff Manor, NY) , Vol. 2011. 6 p. (Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings; vol. 2011).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    Competencies for sustainability and gender: How to gain advantage: The problem, the theoretical background and questions

    Katz, C. & Thiem, A., 2011, Equality, Growth and Sustainability.: Do they mix? Proceedings from the international conference. Fogelberg Eriksson, A. (ed.). Linköping University Electronic Press, p. 173-180 8 p. (Forums skriftserie; no. 5)(Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings; no. 58).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch